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Clément Gendron
Operations Manager
Summary
Operations & Digital Transformation Manager leading operating-model change and digitalization across complex upstream assets. Owns a $20M digital twin and data-layer program, aligning Asset and field operations, AI-ready data, and transformation delivery in a deep offshore, highly regulated environment. Connects operational performance with technology adoption to improve asset performance.
Overview
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Certifications
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26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Digital Transformation Manager
Petrom
01.2023 - Current
- developed operational readiness framework for deep offshore setting at major European gas production site, navigating complex regulatory landscape.
- leader of digital transformation initiative (20usdmn digital twins data layer/lake for AI-optimized asset management etc.).
- spearheaded complex transformations across energy value chain to drive sustainable impact.
- Leading transformation of operating models and organization.
- guided interdisciplinary teams to implement transformation efforts across various departments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes across asset organization, enhancing predictability and performance.
Senior Advisor Operations
OMV E&P
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency throughout project and operations teams.
- drove digitalization efforts in field operations sector, enhancing data accessibility and decision-making.
- drive digitalization efforts within field operations sector.
- trained and cultivated skills of high-potential staff, preparing team members for effective operations and asset management roles.
- developed risk management frameworks to address operational challenges in energy projects, ensuring project continuity and safety.
Asset & Operations Manager
OMV E&P
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led asset field and back-office teams during commissioning and start-up phases, ensuring smooth transition to routine operations.
- Direct management of assets and resources for well and facility operation and maintenance, maximizing gas production and liquids recovery while prioritizing safety and environmental sustainability.
- Managed budgetary planning and forecasting, ensuring financial compliance and resource optimization (Budget holder of 50 USDmn)
- Managed stakeholders in joint venture context, addressing significant social tensions in the region.
- Oversaw all major operational contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices. Fostered positive working environment resulting in higher employee retention rates.
Operations Readiness & Assurance Manager (OR&A)
OMV E&P
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Within a major gas and LPG project, lead the OR&A and ramping-up field operations teams towards start-up.
- Deliver operational requirements to the project to ensure that all aspects of Production, Operations, Maintenance and Integrity are integrated into the design.
- Design and build the Asset organization from zero to 150 pax.
- Established systems, processes, and procedures ensuring safe start-up and smooth transition to normal operations.
- Set up all systems, processes and procedures to ensure safe start-up and normal operations:
- Infrastructures and logistics (camps, warehousing, airstrip, transportation, etc.).
- Back-office technical support organization.
- Delivered operational requirements integrating Production, Operations, Maintenance, and Integrity into project design.
- Part of the negotiation team to set up an OpCo with the JV state partner.
- Led change management initiatives for solar energy utilization across all remote sites.
- Budget holder of 30 USDmn.
Head of Production & Engineering
OMV E&P
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led end-to-end production processes, for offshore and onshore asset, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices (production of 25,000 boepd).
- Managed back-office and field operations teams of 130 personnel, enhancing coordination between departments.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that led to significant reductions in operational expenses without affecting product quality or delivery timelines.
- Oversaw drilling & workovers, production, production technology, maintenance, integrity, and small capital projects to ensure operational efficiency.
- Budget holder of over 60 million USD.
- Maintained high safety standards, leading to a reduction in workplace injuries and lost time incidents.
- Facilitated change management processes during major organizational changes, maintaining employee morale and minimizing productivity disruptions.
- Member of the branch office leadership team.
Senior Advisor Operations
OMV E&P
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided operational insights and assurance for successful capital investment projects.
- Lead cross-disciplines audits and reviews (accident/HiPo investigations, Process Safety, Production Optimization, Operability and Maintainability, etc.).
- Assisted in acquiring new assets by performing due diligence on potential acquisitions, evaluating reserves, and analyzing economics.
- Provide operational inputs and assurance in capital investment projects.
- Developed and implemented Operation Management System; served as Technical Authority for Safe System of Work.
- Drove initiatives focused on achieving operational excellence across operations.
- Mentored junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the organization.
Offshore Installation Manager
TOTAL E&P
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for Safety and Environment on Site (direct production of 30,000 bopd and the regional hub for 130,000 bopd).
- Directed production, maintenance, HSE compliance, logistics coordination, and field operations teams (50 staff members) throughout demanding simultaneous operations related to production drilling, workover, and construction initiatives.
- Enhanced production system energy efficiency through gas emission reduction initiative, targeting elimination of 1mmm3/day associated gas flaring.
- Secured ISO14001 certification, demonstrating commitment to environmental management standards.
Production Superintendent
TOTAL E&P
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed production teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve production targets in onshore facility facing severe H2S (2%) and extreme weather conditions (-50°C to +30°C).
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, improving workplace safety standards and compliance.
- Oversaw detailed planning and execution of total shutdown processes for 2008 and 2010.
- Oversaw planning and execution of total shutdown processes for 2008 and 2010, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety standards.
Business Development Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Executed screening, conceptual, and pre-project studies to identify opportunities for upstream business growth in Nigeria, Iraq, Yemen, and Russia.
- Provided technical support to subsidiaries and project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Audited upstream projects and production sites, leading process and operations assessments to improve project outcomes.
Reservoir Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2004 - 01.2006
- FPSO: 240,000 bopd, deep offshore.
- Managed data acquisition program and coordinated wells start-up to enhance operational readiness.
- Conducted detailed analysis of well results, reservoir performance, identifying key opportunities for reservoir management improvements.
- Analyzed well results and reservoir performance, identifying key opportunities for improved reservoir management.
- Responsible for data acquisition program and wells start-up.
- Presented technical findings and strategic insights to partners and stakeholders, aligning on objectives and priorities.
Reservoir Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Advanced giant oil field development project to final investment decision milestone as part of project team.
- Consolidated geological, geophysical, and engineering data across multidisciplinary teams, resulting in largest and most complex integrated reservoir model at that time.
- Derived 1p-2p-3p reserves and developed optimization strategies for well patterns, drilling sequence, and sensitivity studies.
Field Engineer, Wireline & Testing
SCHLUMBERGER
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Worldwide
- Managed on-site operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Education
Master of Science - Fluid Mechanics And Applied Mathematics
Ecole Centrale De Lyon
Lyon, France 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
University of Science
Lyon 04.2001 -
Preparatory institute for engineering schools (classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles) -
Lycée Champollion
Grenoble07-1995
Skills
- Operations management
- Asset management
- Stakeholder management
- Digital transformation
- Change management
- BOSIET/HUET
- Management of Major Emergencies
- Oil Spill Response
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Risk and human factors
- Operational excellence
- Operating model design
- Performance management
- Organizational design
- Budget planning
Certification
Standard OIM trainings such as Management of Major Emergencies, Oil Spill Response, Advanced Fire Fighting, Risk and Human factor, etc.
Interests
Skiing at an international level, Rugby at national level (Junior)
Violin practice for 35 year
Timeline
Operations & Digital Transformation Manager
Petrom
01.2023 - Current
Senior Advisor Operations
OMV E&P
01.2021 - 01.2023
Asset & Operations Manager
OMV E&P
01.2019 - 01.2021
Operations Readiness & Assurance Manager (OR&A)
OMV E&P
01.2017 - 01.2019
Head of Production & Engineering
OMV E&P
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Advisor Operations
OMV E&P
01.2013 - 01.2015
Offshore Installation Manager
TOTAL E&P
01.2010 - 01.2012
Production Superintendent
TOTAL E&P
01.2008 - 01.2010
Business Development Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2006 - 01.2008
Reservoir Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2004 - 01.2006
Reservoir Engineer
TOTAL E&P
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Fluid Mechanics And Applied Mathematics
Ecole Centrale De Lyon
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
University of Science
04.2001 -
Field Engineer, Wireline & Testing
SCHLUMBERGER
01.2001 - 01.2002
Preparatory institute for engineering schools (classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles) -
Lycée Champollion